How to Separate, Divorce AND Remain Sane - It Is Possible!

In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by family lawyer, Kate O'Grady.   Kate is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and a Senior Solicitor at Orbell Family Lawyers (Erina and Mona Vale). With over 17 years of experience in family law, Kate is a wealth of knowledge and shares some incredible insights, tips and advice for anyone who is going through a separation, or thinks they might be in the future.   In this episode, Dr Shauna and Kate discuss topics including:

• How did Shauna and Kate meet?
• 5 tips if you're going through a separation or divorce
• How to reach a settlement: consent or court
• Separating from a narcissist or abusive partner
• Infidelity in family law
• The court process: time and cost
• Advice for separating with children involved
• Separating with a small baby
• Advice for blended families
• Financial agreements, wills and power of attorney
• Custody of pets in a separation
• Text messages: is this evidence?
• Legal aid and how to find out if you are eligible for access
• A piece of advice for her 20-something self